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NDIS Planning Framework consultation documents

PWDA submission on the NDIS Rules: New Framework Planning

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Wednesday 11 March 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 11 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA submission to NDIS Rules: Public Consultation on New Framework Planning (NFP) following consultation with PWDA members and community
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City of Ryde DIAP focus group tile

Join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group for City of Ryde

Categorized in: Events, Member News, News Posted on: Monday 9 March 2026 Last updated on: Monday 16 March 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
People with Disability Australia and City of Ryde invite people with disability to join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group.
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Logos for DROS signed onto Statement

Clear and complete consultation needed on NDIS planning reforms

Categorized in: Media Releases, News, Statement Posted on: Friday 6 March 2026 Last updated on: Friday 6 March 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA joined Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) in a call for clear and complete consultation on NDIS planning reforms
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What are NDIS reforms

What are the NDIS reforms, and why are they happening?

Categorized in: Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Thursday 5 March 2026 Last updated on: Thursday 5 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
Early January, the National Cabinet agreed to a major package of disability and health reforms. These changes affect how the NDIS works, who it supports, and the services that will sit alongside it.
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Megan Spindler-Smith at Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee

Dignity of risk and supported decision making must sit at the heart of NDIS reform

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith gave evidence to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on proposed changes to the NDIS.
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Accessible entrance with disability symbols on glass door in sunlit building

Fully accessible design does not exist. We can do better

Categorized in: Blog, Member Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA member blog looks at the term “fully accessible” and why such a concept is difficult to achieve.
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Laura P in her wheelchair

In praise of my wheelchair this International Wheelchair Day

Categorized in: Blog, Member Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Sunday 1 March 2026 Last updated on: Tuesday 3 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
For International Wheelchair Day celebrated on 1 March, PWDA member, Laura Pettenuzzo shares her experience as a wheelchair user and her gratitude to ‘Maria Lucia’.
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Jarrod Sandell-Hay speaking to ABC News

PWDA welcomes Australia’s first Deafblind class in mainstream public school 

Categorized in: Blog, News Posted on: Friday 27 February 2026 Last updated on: Friday 27 February 2026 Written by: PWDA Comments: 0
PWDA Vice President Jarrod Sandell-Hay welcomed news of Australia’s first Deafblind class established within a mainstream public school, describing it as “a step in the right direction” for inclusive education. 
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Finn O'Keefe

“Double the pride. Double the fun”: InFocus with Finn

Categorized in: Blog, InFocus Blogs, Member Blog, Member News, News Posted on: Friday 27 February 2026 Last updated on: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
PWDA’s member Finn O’Keefe shares their story about life as a queer person with disability, often feeling doubly on the outer as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign
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Building under construction

PWDA submission for improving the National Construction Code

Categorized in: News, Submissions Posted on: Thursday 26 February 2026 Last updated on: Monday 30 March 2026 Written by: PWDA
This joint submission with NEDA and WWDA to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) provides general disability rights and specific from CALD backgrounds and women and girls with disability.
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